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The cost of independent living in Carnelian Bay is about $4,632 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 29 options. Read 423 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of Atria Summit Ridge
1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
Pricing promotions expiring soon
9.9
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78 reviews
9.9
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78 reviews
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What an honor it is to be part of the Atria Summit Ridge Community! My 98-year-old mom has been a resident in her beautiful apartment for 8 months. Because I'm a frequent visitor, I've seen and experienced...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Atria Summit Ridge, you'll find the perfect balance of relaxation and activity in a beautifully landscaped Nevada home. Engage in a variety of recreational and educational opportunities, or relax outside by our secluded courtyard and fountain. Located in the heart of Reno, Atria Summit Ridge...
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77 Photos available
1818 Floor plans available
9.6
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67 reviews
9.6
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67 reviews
5 star
65%
4 star
21%
3 star
6%
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My mom likes the place, but I am told by her and several others that the food is not good. It is in a great location and is a good size apartment.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Sky Peaks is in Northwest Reno with gorgeous, panoramic views of the Reno skyline and Sierra Nevada mountains – in a quiet, residential neighborhood across from a beautiful park – yet we’re just minutes from lots of shopping, downtown Reno and Interstate 80.Sky Peaks is an independent living...
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4040 Photos available
1616 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
9.4
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84 reviews
9.4
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84 reviews
5 star
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I have been at Solista for one year this month. I am very happy here. Wonderful staff. Good food. Nice property. Lots of activities all the time. Something for everyone. I am very happy with my choice.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Not far from Lake Tahoe and tucked amongst rugged mountains is Solista Carson by Cogir — a charming community offering a home-like environment, friendly fellowship, and quality independent living services.Rustic, brick exteriors and cozy, wood-accent interiors welcome you home. This thoughtfully...
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2020 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.1
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58 reviews
9.1
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58 reviews
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They seemed to have a genuine concern for my mother's welfare, although their policy concerning physical assistance to tenants prohibited helping her get up after a fall, was a bit of a situation, I...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
We are an active, retirement community located in Southwest Reno, by Virginia Lake, for adults age 55 and older. We're minutes from downtown, within blocks of four shopping centers, the Peppermill Hotel Casino, a golf course, several restaurants, banks and the post office.Come visit! Learn why...
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Photo of The Lodge Assisted Living and Memory Care Community
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8.6
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18 reviews
8.6
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18 reviews
5 star
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The lodge was so helpful through this process. She appears to be very comfortable in her room, Which is a shared bathroom. She appears to be very satisfied with her meals.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Warmth, joy, freedom…it all awaits you at this stress-free mountain retreat overlooking the Sierras just a half hour from Lake Tahoe. At The Lodge Assisted Living and Memory Care Community, named the best senior living community in Carson City, NV five years running, you can finally sit back and...
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8.4
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15 reviews
8.4
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15 reviews
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5 for each category. I've been extremely happy with all aspects of my wife's life at Clearwater. It took her awhile to acclimate to being there. The staff was very helpful getting her adjusting to her new...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Make a lifelong commitment to living well with Clearwater at Rancharrah, an assisted living & memory support community in Reno offering 129 well-appointed apartment homes with both private and semi-private living options. Our community encourages residents to live a purposeful life by...
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Photo of Valage Senior Living at Carson Valley
2020 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.0
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2 reviews
8.0
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2 reviews
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Photo of Mountain Lakes Estates
1515 Photos available
7.8
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4 reviews
7.8
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It is so bright light with the Dining Room have large windows in and the hall are wide and light They could improve on the meals by making home cooked meals and try not to be so fancy.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Imagine your perfect day. Whether it’s relaxing fireside with a good book, taking an inspiring fitness class, or relishing in someone else doing the cooking and housekeeping, each day at Mountain Lakes Estates brings countless possibilities. As Reno’s premier 55+ community, we bring active senior...
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7.5
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2 reviews
7.5
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New facility, well taken care of and very approachable staff top to bottom. The only dig would be that the staff spoke Spanish when they're working in the room with the patient. For my 91 year old father he...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Summerset Senior Living Reno is a beautifully-designed senior living community in North West Reno. Enjoy the views of snow capped mountains with easy access from Interstate 80 at the Robb Drive exit. Our convenient location is close to dining, shopping, community parks, and first-class...
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66 Photos available
7.5
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12 reviews
7.5
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12 reviews
5 star
42%
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3 star
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We moved our Aunt into 5 Star of Reno a year and a half ago. She fit in almost immediately and has received very good care there. I feel the staff are very caring and attentive and they really try to have...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Premier Residences of Reno, centrally located in southwest Reno, offers dynamic independent living and caring assisted living in our appealing Tahoe lodge-style apartment community.Providing quality senior living in the same location for more than 23 years, we are known for our experienced and...
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Photo of Sierra Place Retirement Community
55 Photos available
5 star
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This is the best facility I’ve seen as far as cleanliness goes and all of the rooms have been recently updated. It is a smaller community and because of that, they do not have a lot of entertainment. What I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Looking out to breathtaking views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Sierra Place is a modern, elegant retirement community adjacent to the Silver Oaks Golf Club and next door to the new Silver Oaks Park.Our community is gated, and arranged like a peaceful village. Interiors are bathed in natural...
Photo of Mariella of Reno
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5.3
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3 reviews
5.3
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3 reviews
5 star
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1 star
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Everyone at Volante is kind and so helpful. My mom felt so much at home from the first moment she walked in. That is why she selected Volante to move to.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Photo of Revel Rancharrah
3434 Photos available
1212 Floor plans available
5 star
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I have lived at Revel Rancharrah since August 2020. The staff is always responsive to the requests of the residents. They keep life interesting. They have an abundance of art classes, dining out...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
DON’T RETIRE, REVELAt Revel, you're more than just a resident; you're a member of a thriving independent living community that feels more like a retreat than retirement. Your resident membership includes everything you need to live life on your own terms in this empowering community, including...
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Photo of The Seasons of Reno
1515 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
5 star
48%
4 star
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3 star
22%
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I really like this facility. The people who work here are lovely and my Mother is enjoying the care. I know that she is safe here and they have a really good nursing staff. It's a very clean facility, but...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Seasons of Reno offers both assisted living and specialized memory care services to seniors in Reno, Nevada. Our outstanding compassionate caregivers are the heart of our community, and we pride ourselves on treating each resident as a friend and family member. Each resident is assisted...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Limestoneshire Retirement Home
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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The Season's of Reno is the best place for Seniors. The entire Staff are Wonderful!! They are very professional but also very welcoming. I can call them anytime to get information or updates about my loved...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of independent living in Carnelian Bay, CA

The average cost of senior living in Carnelian Bay is $4,632 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Loyalton, CA with an average of $3,708 per month.

Independent living costs in Carnelian Bay, CA, vs. nearby cities

Carnelian Bay, CA
$4,632/mo
$4,465/mo

Independent living costs in Carnelian Bay, CA, vs. state and national averages

Carnelian Bay, CA
$4,632/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Carnelian Bay, CA, vs. other senior living options

$5,157/mo
Independent Living
$4,632/mo

Independent living costs in Carnelian Bay, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,218/mo
Studio
$5,054/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,555/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,294/mo

Senior living costs in Carnelian Bay vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Carnelian Bay, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCarnelian Bay, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,632/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$5,157/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,157/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Carnelian Bay, CA:$4,632/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Carnelian Bay, CA:$5,157/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Carnelian Bay, CA:$5,157/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Carnelian Bay

Recent reviews for independent living in Carnelian Bay

The Seasons in Reno, NV

5.0
Management is 100% understanding of everything. They were very interested in why were were moving from another community and what my loved one's needs were. The staff are caring. They constantly check in. Their scheduling is phenomenal. They rely on emergency bracelets as opposed to calls ...
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Atria Summit Ridge in Reno, NV

4.8
It’s been great for Dad. The staff made it super easy moving him and made his feel very welcome. He’s been enjoying the musicians and looking forward to some afternoon activities, maybe some local historical speakers.

Clearwater at Rancharrah in Reno, NV

4.5
Several residents that [name removed] and [name removed] have spoken with, transferred from 5-Star and are happier at Clearwater. [name removed] and [name removed] are very happy with the ability to get to medical appointments.

Carnelian Bay independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carnelian Bay independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carnelian Bay, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Carnelian Bay independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Carnelian Bay partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carnelian Bay, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
23.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Carnelian Bay independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Carnelian Bay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carnelian Bay, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
46.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carnelian Bay independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Carnelian Bay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carnelian Bay, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
53.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.8%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
42.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
46.2%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.8%
46.4%
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Atria Summit Ridge, Holiday Sky Peaks and Solista Carson by Cogir are the top-rated independent living facilities near Carnelian Bay, California. See full list of communities.
There are 29 independent living facilities near Carnelian Bay, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Carnelian Bay, California are Holiday Sky Peaks and Solista Carson by Cogir. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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